This study, entitled “Applications of Illicit Earnings in Electronic Jobs,” investigates the growing phenomenon of digital Job sectors that may involve questionable or unlawful practices from the standpoint of Islamic jurisprudence. The core issue addressed is the rise of various electronic occupations that potentially encompass elements of ambiguity (shubuh?t) and explicitly prohibited activities (?ar?m) under Islamic law. The primary objective of this research is to examine the nature and applications of digital income in light of Islamic legal principles, while identifying their most prevalent contemporary manifestations. Specifically, it analyzes the Sharia rulings related to income generated by hackers, digital promoters (buzzers), content creators-including YouTubers and TikTokers-network engineers, and app developers. The study is structured into four key sections: clarification of the concept and typology of electronic earnings; analysis of relevant Islamic legal rulings; examination of the underlying causes for their prohibition; and formulation of Sharia-compliant criteria for determining permissibility. The findings conclude that, in principle, digital earnings are deemed lawful (?al?l) unless they involve explicitly forbidden elements, such as the promotion or dissemination of immoral content, pornography, sedition, or misinformation that could result in material or psychological harm. The study recommends the formation of a regulatory authority for digital content, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the designated religious institution, to evaluate sensitive material and support advanced research on contemporary issues related to emerging digital income streams.
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